Publications

Under Siege

Edinburgh Castle Research

All known occasions when Edinburgh Castle was besieged and attempts were made, successful or not, to take possession of her by stealth or force.

Urquhart Castle - Statement of Significance

Document outlining the significance of Urquhart Castle, including key features which make the property special.

Urquhart Castle Explorer Quiz

Updated 2019 in English and other languages

Hunt around the castle with our free, fun-filled quiz and discover some of our more unusual stories.

Urquhart Castle Visitor Leaflet

A short leaflet detailing what to see and do at Urquhart Castle, the jewel of Loch Ness.

Valuing Volunteers

Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) Volunteer Policy.

Victorian Scotland

This book showcases images from the National Collection in a remarkable illustration of this landmark era.

Volunteering and the Historic Environment

A document covering volunteering in Scotland’s historic environment: its scale, range and positive impact.

Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland

this stunning volume showcases Erskine Beveridge's photography and highlights one of the nation's earliest and most remarkable photographic collections.

Wanlockhead Beam Engine - Statement of Significance

Document outlining the significance of Wanlockhead Beam Engine, including key features which make the property special.

Wartime Defences

A look at Scotland’s recent wartime defences, from Martello towers to the world wars.

Waste and Resources Plan

Towards a circular economy (2022-2025)

Our vision for managing waste and resources and the actions we will take to meet our waste and climate targets.

Wave and Tidal Energy

An introduction to tidal energy in the historic environment.